Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hi, I'm going to view an L reg import aerotop...L reg is about 92-93 so do you think it will be TT or maybe a NA S-ZR ?...is there anyway to tell from body styling ? I've only seen a pic of it...and the description is not very good ! Thanks...Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Have a look at this link, it has the basic supra guides for you to read. It is also has a helpful guide on what look for when buying. Post the link of the car for opions too. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Cheers, I'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 If it's a GZ, it's a TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Potentially, it could be either a TT of some description or an SZ. I don't think they did SZ-Rs as early as 1993 but I might be wrong. As for the picture, looking for an intercooler is the only suggestion I can give, but it's no substitute for asking the owner/taking a look at the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I had a read of the pdf download posted by MAWBY....and it looks as if it could be na or tt....the pic I've got of the supra is only one of the outside...so can't see what's under the bonnet.....I'm viewing saturday ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 (edited) well, the price might help to indicate otherwise. For reference, *most* GZ TT Aerotops are about £9,500+ at the moment - I'm selling mine at that price - and I've not seen any cheaper. So if it's majorly cheaper than that, it's either an SZ or a pile of poo! lol Edited August 29, 2008 by Pabs (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 That's one of the things I like about supras. The styling of the lower spec models isn't "watered down" like it is on skylines etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 do the na's have active aero on the front? and i think the rear hoop spoiler was optional on the na's while standard on the TT's. if its got standard wheels you could tell if it were turbo or not by the width of the rubber i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I don't think the NA had the active front spoiler, but AFAIK the spoiler was optional on all the cars, albeit an option that most owners took up. Could look at rubber size, but that would be tricky from a photo. Once you pop the bonnet, you'll soon know (just familiarise yourself with what an NA and TT engine bay looks like before viewing the car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 do the na's have active aero on the front? and i think the rear hoop spoiler was optional on the na's while standard on the TT's. if its got standard wheels you could tell if it were turbo or not by the width of the rubber i suppose. The only thing you can see from outside the car to determine if it's NA or TT is the intercooler which can be seen through one of the front ducts. Everything else (spoilers, trim, kit, wheels, etc) are available on the TT and NA. Why don't you contact the seller and ask them? Surely thats better than 2nd guessing. Also, why are you looking at a car when you don't even know what engine it has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Because....I don't mind whether it's na or tt.....i'll take either !.....it's the styling i'm after, i think they all look beautiful....and i want one ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Because....I don't mind whether it's na or tt.....i'll take either !.....it's the styling i'm after, i think they all look beautiful....and i want one ;0) Sorry for seemingly being a little rude here, but why would you start a thread asking for info if you really didn't care whether it was an NA or TT? If you do care - (As already said above) - the price will probably give you a very good idea, or alternatively ask the seller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Just read "what to look for when buying a supra " thanks jamesmark......looks a bit daunting....but i've got a mechanic mate who's toyota trained....might be a good idea to take him along.....spose he'll want half a days wages (tight bstd ha ha !) but it'll be worth it in the long run ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 it's not that i don't care pabs.....price and insurance are a big factor to me....i said i don't mind which engine it is, as it's the style of the supra i like, i was just asking if you could tell which was which from an outside pic. I'd love a tt in excellent condition....but i aint got 10k to spend ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Because....I don't mind whether it's na or tt.....i'll take either !.....it's the styling i'm after, i think they all look beautiful....and i want one ;0) I was the same, so I went for an NA. If you genuinely don't care too much about performance, then I sugget you do the same (cheaper to buy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 it's not that i don't care pabs.....price and insurance are a big factor to me....i said i don't mind which engine it is, as it's the style of the supra i like, i was just asking if you could tell which was which from an outside pic. I'd love a tt in excellent condition....but i aint got 10k to spend ! Well it sounds like you want an NA to me then, so lets hope its an NA engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 i hope so too....i'll ring on fri to check......and all being well.....driving on sat yeeeee harrrrr ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 under my newbie bit it says membership due.....how do i get it and do i have to pay ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Don't buy the first supra you find mate, some people can take months even a year to choose the right one. Make sure you get it HPI'd as there are a lot that may have had panel work done. As I said earlier post a link to the actual car and also the price as there are a LOT of over priced cars out there. Also have a look in the for sale section on here as there are a lot of nice cars for sale, and then you can easily check its history by seeing if the seller has posted problems with it on here. What is your budget? As you can get a good TT for not much more than an N/A, £10k is for an aerotop or a UK TT6. UK & J-spec TT's can be found from £4k upwards (obvious not aerotops) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 under my newbie bit it says membership due.....how do i get it and do i have to pay ? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=82442 Best £10 you will spend or £30 for life. Well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Ive got about 5k to spend....and my prelude to trade in....look at auto trader, high wycombe, platinum autos, aerotop L reg £3495...thats the one i've been looking at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 afaik someone on here already has a deposit down on that car................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/TOYOTA+SUPRA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-11-18-240-4294966972-4294967173/advert.action?R=200832316020443&distance=134&postcode=s63+0nr&channel=CARS&make=TOYOTA&model=SUPRA&min_pr=3000&max_pr=4000&max_mileage= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gymrat Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 yep, that's the one.........if someones got a deposit down i might as well give up...i guess ;0( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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